Judith Pryor Explained

Judith DelZoppo Pryor is an American businesswoman currently serving as the vice president of the Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM). She previously served on its board of directors during the Trump administration.

Early life and education

Pryor holds a B.A. in Communication from Bowling Green State University and served on the BGSU Foundation Board from 2016 to 2019.

Career

Pryor previously worked with companies in the satellite industry including WorldSpace Satellite Radio and COMSAT.

Obama administration

Pryor previously served in the Obama-Biden administration at the International Development Finance Corporation (formerly OPIC). As the Vice President for External Affairs, she oversaw congressional and public affairs, communications, and U.S. small business development.

EXIM under Trump

On October 3, 2017, President Donald Trump nominated Pryor to be a member of the board of directors of EXIM.[1] She was confirmed by the Senate on May 8, 2019, by a vote of 77–19.[2] [3]

Pryor started her position on May 10, 2019.

Tenure

Pryor's area of focus encompasses Africa and the Middle East, renewable energy, storage and efficiency, and women and minority-owned businesses.[4]

EXIM under Biden

On July 19, 2021, President Joe Biden nominated Pryor to be the Vice President of EXIM. She was confirmed by the Senate on March 30, 2022, by a vote of 69–30.[5] [6]

Pryor began serving in her new role on April 5, 2022.

Personal life

Pryor is a native of Cleveland, Ohio. She resides in Washington, DC with her husband and son.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: President Donald J. Trump Announces Intent to Nominate Personnel to Key Administration Posts . The White House . 3 June 2022.
  2. Web site: PN54 — Judith DelZoppo Pryor — Export-Import Bank of the United States 116th Congress (2019-2020) . US Congress . 3 June 2022.
  3. Web site: On the Nomination (Confirmation Judith DelZoppo Pryor, of Ohio, to a Member of the Export-Import Bank of the United States) . US Senate . 3 June 2022.
  4. Web site: President Biden Announces Three Key Nominations . The White House . 19 July 2021 . 3 June 2022.
  5. Web site: PN1517 — Judith DelZoppo Pryor — Export-Import Bank of the United States 117th Congress (2021-2022) . US Congress . 3 June 2022.
  6. Web site: On the Nomination (Confirmation: Judith DelZoppo Pryor, of Ohio, to be First Vice President of the Export-Import Bank of the United States) . US Senate . 3 June 2022.